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» January 15 - March 15 - 2017 - WEBSITE COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED TO NEW ENTRIES

2017 Website Contest Categories and Criteria

The PSA Website Contest strives to provide an opportunity for PSA Clubs, Chapters and Councils to receive feedback on strengths and weaknesses of each site as evaluated by a panel of knowledgeable judges. Award recognition will be given to those sites the judges rate most successful, based on criteria detailed within the score sheets under the categories listed. All entrants will receive feedback mid-summer 2017.

FIRST IMPRESSIONS

First impressions are everything. Research shows that a site visitor makes up his/her mind within the first 5-10 seconds whether to load a website or hit the back button. The home page is highly visible and should offer something new or original if you hope the first time or returning visitor will stick around. A good home page should convey professionalism, creativity and captivate interest while providing use of navigational links and sections to direct access throughout your website. The menu or toolbar should let the reader know what the reader can expect from your site and be easy to understand. Overall, a good home page design should be appealing, relevant, easily understood and focus on the key points of who/what you are.

DESIGN

Overall design and appearances do matter. Good use of color, meaningful graphics that add interest to your text, high quality images and uncluttered layouts that allow visitors to focus on your message should be utilized. Your layout should be polished and professional. Minimize your use of anything that is going to cause your site to take a long time to load. Don't over complicate things.

CONTENT

Content is the substance of web pages and consists of the information that makes up each page. The body of your website should be well organized. All Information should be up to date, accurate and interest guests. State the purpose for expected users of your website. Be clear, concise and compelling while focusing on the key content of your site.

SITE EFFECTIVENESS

You should have prominent, intuitive and logical navigation that is user friendly, simple and indicates where you are on the site. It should be easy to use and pain free. Make sure to have a "home" link on your menu/toolbar. Good websites with many pages have a search tool to assist their readers while keeping other navigation tools consistent for ease of use.

PROFESSIONALISM

Professionalism speaks for itself including observing copyright laws, third party acknowledgements, disclaimers, and terms and conditions of site usage.

Entry Groups

There are two entry groups based on the number of members in the organization (club, council, or chapter).

Group A - Organizations with 75 or more members

Group B - Organizations with 74 or fewer members

All entries are submitted by completing the Online Entry Form. See Website Contest Categories and Criteria, below.

Awards

Awards

First, second, and third place winners in each entry group receive an engraved award; Honorable Mentions receive a certificate.

All winners will receive a commemorative logo for their website homepages. Awards are presented following the Club & Council Competitions Program during the PSA Annual Conference.

ABOUT PSAThe Photographic Society of America (PSA) is a worldwide organization for anyone with an interest in photography. Founded in 1934, the Society is for casual shutterbugs, serious amateurs, and professional photographers.

PSA has members in over 80 countries. Individual and photo organization memberships offer a wide variety of services and activities: a monthly journal; online photo galleries; image evaluation; study groups; courses; competitions; an annual conference; opportunities for recognition of photographic achievement and service; and discounts on photography-related products and services. To learn more about PSA and its activities, visit About PSA.

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